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Farm to classroom

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Camden County High teacher Tyler Murray brings plenty of agricultural work experience to his position, and using that knowledge to enrich his students’ futures recently brought him special praise.
A judge dismissed the Camden County Board of Commissioners' case that sought to recoup $2.6 million in funds paid for property intended to serve as Spaceport Camden.

A judge dismissed the Camden County Board of Commissioners' case that sought to recoup $2.6 million in funds paid for property intended to serve as Spaceport Camden.

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Judge rejects Camden County board's bid to recoup spaceport money

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, October 19, 2023
A lawsuit filed by the Camden County Board of Commissioners to recoup $2.6 million and attorney’s fees for its attempted purchase of the former Union Carbide property was dismissed by a federal judge last week.
A Camden County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in an officer-involved shooting Monday.

A Camden County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in an officer-involved shooting Monday.

Deputy kills man in traffic stop

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, October 16, 2023
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Camden County, according to a news release from the state law enforcement agency Monday.

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Former submariner found guilty

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A St. Marys man and former Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay submariner was found guilty for the second time on a host of child sex-related crimes, according to a news release from Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Keith Higgins.

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Judge sentences St. Marys man to 100 years in federal prison

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A Camden County man charged with child pornography crimes was sentenced to 100 years in prison, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Michael Williams Kersey, 45, of St. Marys, was sentenced to 1,200 months in prison.
North Atlantic right whale (#4510) shows evidence of sublethal entanglement injuries along its tail fluke. (Submitted photo courtesy of NOAA)

North Atlantic right whale (#4510) shows evidence of sublethal entanglement injuries along its tail fluke. (Submitted photo courtesy of NOAA)

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Splash of cash

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Sean Mathew Rosenthal Fernandina Beach News-Leader   The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced an $82 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration to conserve and recover North Atlantic right whales.
Administrator Shawn Boatright, Camden County Commissioners Trevor Readdick and Lannie Brant, Fire Safety Specialist Lt. Chris Goebel, Camden County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ben Casey, Fire Chief Terry Smith, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Commissioner Jim Goodman celebrate Fire Prevention Week.

Administrator Shawn Boatright, Camden County Commissioners Trevor Readdick and Lannie Brant, Fire Safety Specialist Lt. Chris Goebel, Camden County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ben Casey, Fire Chief Terry Smith, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Commissioner Jim Goodman celebrate Fire Prevention Week.

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County encourages residents to practice cooking safety

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Camden County Fire Rescue is joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate Fire Prevention Week this week. This year’s theme is, “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.”